National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
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The National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy are foundational guidelines in Uganda’s Constitution that direct the state’s governance, lawmaking, and public policy toward social justice, democracy, and national development.
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| National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy Context triple: [Constitution of Uganda, contains, National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy]
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Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy are constitutional guidelines in Nigeria that outline the country’s core political, social, economic, and ethical goals to direct government policies and actions.
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National Goals and Directive Principles
The National Goals and Directive Principles are the foundational policy and value guidelines in Papua New Guinea’s Constitution that set out the country’s long-term social, economic, and cultural development objectives.
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Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
The Directive Principles of State Policy in India are non-justiciable guidelines enshrined in the Constitution that direct the state to promote social justice, economic welfare, and a more equitable society.
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D.
Fundamental Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Principles of State Policy are the constitutional guidelines in Bangladesh that outline the core political, economic, and social ideals the state must strive to achieve.
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E.
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy is a key constitutional part of Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution that sets out citizens’ basic rights and the guiding principles for the state’s governance and policymaking.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy Target entity description: The National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy are foundational guidelines in Uganda’s Constitution that direct the state’s governance, lawmaking, and public policy toward social justice, democracy, and national development.
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A.
Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
The Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy are constitutional guidelines in Nigeria that outline the country’s core political, social, economic, and ethical goals to direct government policies and actions.
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B.
National Goals and Directive Principles
The National Goals and Directive Principles are the foundational policy and value guidelines in Papua New Guinea’s Constitution that set out the country’s long-term social, economic, and cultural development objectives.
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C.
Directive Principles of State Policy (India)
The Directive Principles of State Policy in India are non-justiciable guidelines enshrined in the Constitution that direct the state to promote social justice, economic welfare, and a more equitable society.
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D.
Fundamental Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Principles of State Policy are the constitutional guidelines in Bangladesh that outline the core political, economic, and social ideals the state must strive to achieve.
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E.
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy is a key constitutional part of Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution that sets out citizens’ basic rights and the guiding principles for the state’s governance and policymaking.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
constitutional principle
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part of constitution ⓘ |
| adoptionYear | 1995 ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
build a just, free and democratic society
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ensure respect for human rights and freedoms ⓘ promote equitable distribution of resources ⓘ promote participation of the people in governance ⓘ protect natural resources for present and future generations ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Executive
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Judiciary NERFINISHED ⓘ Legislature ⓘ all organs and agencies of government ⓘ |
| constitutionalPosition | located at the beginning of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda ⓘ |
| containsPrinciplesOn |
accountability and transparency in public affairs
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balanced and equitable development ⓘ cultural objectives ⓘ democratic governance ⓘ environmental protection ⓘ foreign policy objectives ⓘ gender balance and fair representation ⓘ independence of the judiciary ⓘ national unity and stability ⓘ protection of human rights ⓘ provision for marginalized groups ⓘ provision of basic social services ⓘ recognition of the role of the family ⓘ recognition of the role of traditional institutions ⓘ recognition of the role of women in society ⓘ role of the people in governance ⓘ social and economic development ⓘ |
| country | Uganda ⓘ |
| foundIn | Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| guides |
implementation of government programs
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interpretation of the constitution by courts ⓘ law-making ⓘ policy-making ⓘ |
| influencedBy | post-1990s constitutional reform trends in Africa ⓘ |
| legalStatus |
binding on all organs and agencies of the state
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non-justiciable guidelines ⓘ |
| purpose |
to guide formulation of laws
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to guide governance and public policy ⓘ to guide implementation of public policy ⓘ to guide interpretation of the constitution ⓘ to promote democracy ⓘ to promote national development ⓘ to promote social justice ⓘ |
| relatedConcept | Directive Principles of State Policy (India) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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